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One injured in wreck

Timothy Coker, 37, of St. Stephens was seriously injured when he lost control of his 1989 Dodge on McVay Road, Friday, June 1 around 8:55 p.m., according to Alabama State Troopers' reports. More...

AMSTI teachers converge on Jackson for second year

By Evan Carden SA Editor

For the second year in a row Jackson is hosting nearly 400 teachers from across the region as part of the Alabama Math, Science and Technology Initiative (AMSTI). The classrooms at Joe M. More...

Voters approve renewal of school tax

'I am very pleased with the outcome of this vote.' - Charles Singleton
By Evan Carden SA Editor

Despite a low turnout, voters in Washington County approved the renewal of school millage taxes in Tuesday's election, paving the way for a vote to renew the district millage tax. More...

Volunteer Washington County gearing up for kickoff

By Ellen Williams SA Reporter

"Volunteer Washington County" (VWC) held a meeting Friday afternoon, June 1, at the Washington County Public Library to lay groundwork for the new county organization. To begin with, VWC will be a satellite office of Volunteer Mobile. More...

Special Sections

Church

Church Calendar

Peniel Baptist homecoming Homecoming at Peniel Baptist Church of Jackson will be on Sunday, June 10. Bro. Grady Goodman, former pastor, will be the guest speaker. More...

Church of the Week

Stave Creek Baptist Church More...

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Coming Events

Mark Your Calendar

LHS Class of 1977 finalizes plans A meeting to finalize plans for a reunion of the Leroy High School Class of 1977 will be Saturday, June 9, 4 p.m. at Gillmore School. More...

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Editorials

Editor's Notes

Don't worry about negative reports
By Evan Carden SA Editor

I'm sure many of you by now have read the report of the study done by an economist who said ThyssenKrupp's decision to locate a steel mill about 35 miles south of Jackson would have only a 2 percent impact on the local economy in Clarke and Washing More...

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Publisher's Comments

Another typical legislative session
By Jim Cox SA Publisher

Alabama citizens can breathe easier sometime today (Thursday) or perhaps early Friday morning. That's because Alabama legislative clocks sometimes don't keep the same time as the rest of the world. More...

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People

Cards of Thanks

The family of Clarence "Ray" Roberts would like to take this opportunity to express our heartfelt thanks to everyone for all the calls, cards, flowers and especially the prayers extended to us during his sickness and at his death. More...

STORK REPORT

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Smith - Brown announce June 30 wedding plans

Mr. and Mrs. William C. Brown of Jackson announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter Angela Suzette to Bobby Wayne Smith, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Smith of Semmes. More...

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Jackson man cut in Friday altercation

By Evan Carden SA Editor

A Jackson man was treated for knife wounds following an altercation Friday, June 1, around 11:30 p.m. at a residence on East Midway Street in Jackson. More...

Low voter turnout Tuesday

By Jim Cox SA Publisher

Only about 13 percent of Clarke County's estimated 17,500 voters bothered to go to the polls Tuesday for the special election to decide two constitutional amendments. Both amendments passed by big margins locally and statewide too. More...

Street closings announced for block party

The Jackson Police Department advises motorists to be aware that Commerce Street from Kimball Avenue to Broad Street, College at Church Street and Church Street at Forest Avenue will be closed Friday, June 8 from 4:45-8:30 p.m. More...

Industrial Road to be temporarily closed

Industrial Road will be closed to all traffic from Clolinger to Depot Road, with the exception of the J1/J3 shuttles to converting and the trailer yard June 11-16 for the tie-in of the new overpass. More...

Leadership Washington graduates third class

By Evan Carden SA Editor

Leadership Washington conducted the graduation of its third class since beginning the program, Thursday, May 31 at the Chatom Community Center. More...

News

Local and state officials question recent steel mill impact study

By Jim Cox

Clarke County officials and a state economic developer working on the ThyssenKrupp project question a study that says Clarke, Washington and other area counties will each see less than 2 percent of the money to be spent on the new mega steel plant. More...

Memorial Day blitz yields 75 citations

By Evan Carden SA Editor

According to Jackson Police Chief Charles Burge, officers issued a total of 75 citations for various infractions during the four-day Memorial Day Click It or Ticket blitz, which took place May 25-28. More...

Big cabbage

Johnny Moseley of Salitpa recently grew this big cabbage, which weighed 13.4 pounds, in his garden. He said he has always loved gardening and has had a garden every year for most of his life. More...

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Education

Garrick graduates summa cum laude

On May 12, 2007, Allison Elizabeth Garrick graduated summa cum laude from the University of Alabama with a bachelor's degree in communicative disorders. More...

Jackson Academy Class of 2007

Tewnty-eight Jackson Academy seniors received diplomas during the graduation ceremony May 17. Dr. Jay Robertson, assistant professor at Mobile College, was the guest speaker. More...

Zakary receives AU merit and tuition scholarships

Jeremy Zakary, son of Bobbie and Ray Zakary of Mentone and Jana Zakary of Atlanta, Ga., received both merit and tuition scholarships from Auburn University as well as a monetary scholarship from the Second Baptist Church in Ft. More...

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Sports

Alabama All-Stars dominate

By Chris Sherman SA Sports Writer

The Alabama All-Stars dominated the Mississippi All-Stars 51-14 in front of an estimated 10,000 fans at Ladd-Peebles Stadium in Mobile Saturday night. More...

South Alabamian takes Little League title

By Chris Sherman SA Sports Writer

South Alabamian defeated Fire Department 16-3 Monday night at Charles W. Burge field to clinch first place in Little League Baseball action. SA scored seven runs in the first inning to blow the game open. More...

The Sports Report

Sports writer home
By Chris Sherman SA Sports Writer

I just wanted to take this space to introduce myself as the new sports writer for the South Alabamian. My name is Chris Sherman and my daughter Abbie and I are lifelong residents of Clarke County. More...

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For the Record

Area Obituaries

Mary Brislin McKenzie Green Mary Brislin McKenzie Green, a native of Selma, died May 27, 2007 at her residence in Jackson at the age of 86. She was a homemaker and member of the First Baptist Church of Jackson, as well as the Jackson Garden Club. More...

Coffeeville Police Report

The Coffeeville Police Department has reported the following activities for the month of May: 58 Traffic Arrests including: DUI 10 Felony DUI 1 21 Non-Traffic Arrests including: More...

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